One of the easiest upcycles in the bedroom is the headboard - which can be made of literally anything you can find, from a couple of old doors to a pile of reclaimed wood. Here, I share some of my favourite upcycled headboard designs. Some are already shabby chic and others could be given a shabby chic finish with a little ... read more

When it comes to dressing your windows, there are plenty of options in a shabby chic room. Traditionally, the fabrics in shabby chic design are of course vintage in style, perhaps a little worn, soft cottons and old French linens, vintage floral patterns and ticking stripes, lace and frills. But there are infinite ways you ... read more

If you've got your heart set on a shabby chic themed wedding, we hope that this collection of photos will provide some inspiration for how you can decorate your venue.
Welcome signs
Invite guests into the wedding venue with a shabby-chic themed sign. This could be printed or presented on reclaimed type materials such as ... read more

We've all heard of recycling, but have you heard of upcycling? This is a type of recycling that involves converting unwanted materials or useless leftover products into something that is of better quality or has a better environmental value.
Upcycling vs downcyclingThe first time the word 'upcycling' was used was by ... read more

Shabby chic mirrors are my favourite accessory for the home - especially rococo mirrors with a distressed brushed metallic finish. On this page I'll explain how you make a shabby chic mirror, and I'll share with you my favourite shabby chic mirror tutorials which show you what you can make for just pennies. This technique ... read more

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